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Pilat Family History

Pilat Surname Meaning

Polish (Piłat); Czech and Slovak (Pilát); Croatian, Slovenian, and French: from Latin (Pontius) Pilatus the name of the Roman governor of Judea who interrogated Christ then ‘washed his hands’ of responsibility for his crucifixion.

This was used as a nickname for someone who would take no responsibility also perhaps for someone who had played the role of Pontius Pilate in a pageant or passion play.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilat family from?

You can see how Pilat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pilat family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilat's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Pilat families in 1891.
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What did your Pilat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilat. 18% of Pilat men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Pilat women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilat were Clerk and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Pilat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pilat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilat. For the veterans among your Pilat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pilat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pilat in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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